Rep. Carbajal Statement on Opposing Continuing Resolution That Threatens Critical Programs and Funding that Hardworking Americans Rely On
Washington,
March 11, 2025
Today, Congressman Carbajal voted against the House Republican continuing resolution that will extend government funding through September 2025 while leaving critical funding for Veterans benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and affordable housing in the hands of President Trump and Elon Musk. Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) issued the following statement: “To put it simply, under no circumstance could I vote for a budget that threatens funding for vital programs that Central Coast Veterans, Seniors, and families rely on daily. “The partisan House Republican budget cuts $23 billion from care for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. This budget bill would also fail to protect programs like Medicare and Medicaid leaving children, families, and Seniors without the care they need. And amid the ever-rising cost of housing, this budget would cause nearly 32,000 Veterans, domestic violence survivors, Seniors, and people with disabilities across the country to lose their homes. This partisan Republican budget also does not include any additional funding for disaster relief, while communities across the country are still suffering from the recent wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding. “Democrats have been ready and willing to come together on a bipartisan government funding bill—but we cannot support gutting funding to critical programs that hardworking Americans rely on. That’s why I voted no.” |
